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The beaches

Which beach to choose?

Porquerolles is famous for its sandy beaches, turquoise and transparent waters, a true island paradise.Then you will find many beaches on a north coast of the island, and if you prefer tranquility and love from adventure, you can then go into the creeks that are on the island.

Our Ferry Service to Porquerolles

Among the seamen of the French Riviera, we have been the specialists in ferrying passengers to Porquerolles for generations. More than just a transport company, we are passionate about this beautiful archipelago. We also offer several embarkation points to get to Porquerolles:

Reservations strongly recommended

The authorities reserve the right to modify or cancel all or part of the ferries scheduled, without warning, in case of adverse meteorological conditions or for technical reasons.

Cheques, Holiday Vouchers, and Blue Cards accepted.

Plage d'Argent

This is one of the most beautiful beaches on the island. Located 5 minutes by bike from the pier or feet 15min, the sandy beach, turquoise water and shallow level you will spend a wonderful afternoon. On the beach you can find a restaurant and a monitoring station. It is protected from the mistral, and the pine forest behind the forest offers an incomparable setting. This is one of the most loved beaches, and the most popular of the island of Porquerolles.

Plage noire du Langoustier

South of the Lobster of the beach is the black page of the Lobster. This beach has a certain characteristic, because the sand is black. Formerly it was an old factory and over the years this has colored sand. Today we can see the black or red sandy areas next to the beach. This unusual beach is less crowded, since it takes 1h30 to walk and 50min by bike from the village square to get there. However, access by sea is much easier.

Plage Notre Dame

In 2015, the beach notre dame was crowned Europe's most beautiful beach, in front of 300 other European beaches. It is lined with pine trees, the water is turquoise, everything is there to make dream. It takes about 30 minutes walk from the village to reach the beach. If you are lucky enough to get there early on the beach equipped with a mask and snorkel, you can observe sole, mullet or other bream shoals in the clear waters of the beach Notre Dame. With its orientation, it is protected from the mistral and the wind. The boats are prohibited within 300m of the board, you will not be disturbed, and can enjoy the water and the tranquility of the beach.

Plage du Langoustier

The range of lobster is sheltered from the wind, which makes it a particularly pleasant page. As very little wind, there is also very little swell, making the water more clear and transparent. The beach offers a magnificent panorama of the peninsula of Gien. Near the beach you can find the fort of Lobster with stunning views over the Mediterranean. However, this beach offers very little shade, so if you choose, think parasol. It is less accessible than the first two, since it takes 30 minutes by bike from the village for access.

Plage de la Courtade

Another beach is Courtade. It is the largest of the island beach. This beach is also easy access since it is only a 10min walk and 5min by bike from the village square, the more it indicated with signs. The beach is located on the edge of a forest of pine and eucalyptus, which gives it an incomparable setting. When bathing on the beach, a eucalyptus smell in the air, which is very nice. Of the first 300 meters, the sea is shallow, ideal for an outing with children.

Plage de L'Alycastre

Located north of the \ island between the beaches Courtade, and the Notre Dame, this beach of sand and gravel is very nice. At the bottom of the height of Alycastre, it is sheltered from the mistral. Not far from the beach you will find the cave of Alycastre, lead actor of PORQUEROLLAISE legend. A dragon would have lived there, but it would have been struck down by a knight, after years to terrify the inhabitants of the island. In summer it is uncrowded, and is 45min feet, or 20 minutes by bike from the village square. This page is wild uncrowded summer.